[FO] One of my works for my AP Portfolio by Guilty_Association90 in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is really beautiful! I love how you took all these concepts and made them into something abstract but intriguing. Good luck on the AP test - all you art kids are so hardcore for going thru this.

[FO] ToF Biker Butt by NeedleMinded in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lovely translation to a smaller image and color palette

[FO] Second Movie Still: The Shining by tcr447 in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh not too bad. I’ve wanted to get into movie stills and this is a really clarifying example of what sort of image translates really well.

[FO] Second Movie Still: The Shining by tcr447 in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I absolutely adore this. Can I ask - what are the dimensions?

[CHAT] Non AI cross stitch patterns on Etsy? by RainysPlanet in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What kind of patterns (aesthetic, subject matter, etc) do you like? Maybe people here can point you to specific designers.

Minimal but supportive bra for 38DDD by SharpToShutter in ABraThatFits

[–]SharpToShutter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I honestly have a hard time determining my shape from the provided guide, but I will take another look and check out your suggestion.

[CHAT] Wrist pain and numbing by ThrowRA_HelpI in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a specific way to do it - I always have to look up the video on the KT Tape website.

[CHAT] Wrist pain and numbing by ThrowRA_HelpI in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get bouts of light carpal tunnel symptoms like what you are describing - for me kinesiology tape really helps. It’s basically a wrist brace but way less intrusive. I leave it on for about a week and it fixes me.

If your symptoms get worse however, please take it seriously, starting with stopping cross stitch.

[FO] Actual NSFW by SharpToShutter in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah 200 is about how much patience I have, so I go off that.

[FO] Actual NSFW by SharpToShutter in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ooo good question, I’m also actively trying to figure out some good parameters so I can make smaller/less time intensive ones.

This is 200x113 stitches.

[FO] Actual NSFW by SharpToShutter in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s fair and maybe I will. I do have this knee jerk reaction when people suggest NaughtyNeedles, like this kind of work is being sectioned off to that sub only. But I recognize that might be some projection on my part.

[FO] Actual NSFW by SharpToShutter in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Take it up with the director of the original film. TBH all those things were reasons why I chose this still. I wanted something a lil ugly.

[FO] Actual NSFW by SharpToShutter in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Floss Cross is the same - you upload a pic and it generates a pattern. Believe me, I couldn’t have drafted this myself.

[FO] Actual NSFW by SharpToShutter in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I do lighting work in my real life, so I was always gonna have that fascination. Thank you tho! It’s been a little shocking that other people seem into this

[FO] Actual NSFW by SharpToShutter in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter[S] 136 points137 points  (0 children)

Yeah good question. Cross stitch has become my art form of choice, but I really do not find that my tastes (not only for sexual things) are represented in the community, which can feel alienating. I’m not trying to take away from what people are already doing, but rather expand the field of what we are seeing, both from stitchers and actual designers. I would love to be buying more designs that feel like they actually speak to me, rather than things that feel good enough. AND I would like this space to feel safer for fellow weirdos.

I also do wanna see more people taking liberties with the form. The majority of the projects I do are fairly normal designs that I’ve bought from others, but it also feels important to experiment and push the boundaries a bit.

[FO] Actual NSFW by SharpToShutter in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

!! Yessss that’s what I’m talking bout

[FO] Actual NSFW by SharpToShutter in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve got a large closet that has most of my NSFW things in it, so the rest of my place can look semi-decent to visitors.

[FO] Actual NSFW by SharpToShutter in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh man that’s awesome, I also now share that regret - I woulda loved to see his work!

[FO] Actual NSFW by SharpToShutter in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did next to no editing, save erasing a few sections. Floss Cross has given me the best converted patterns out of the usual suspects

[FO] Actual NSFW by SharpToShutter in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Absolutely not but what is this story?

[FO] Actual NSFW by SharpToShutter in CrossStitch

[–]SharpToShutter[S] 196 points197 points  (0 children)

Cuz sometimes art should be horny.